Use the passage to answer the question.

A wolf pack may have as many as twenty wolves. By three weeks of age, wolf pups are able to play. Most packs are led by an adult male and adult female. The average size of a wolf litter is around four pups.

Which type of evidence does the author use to develop an argument?

(1 point)
Responses

expert opinions
expert opinions

testimonials
testimonials

facts
facts

statistics

statistics

There is enough evidence to prove the author's claim.

A is reliable, B is unreliable, C is reliable

When evaluating evidence, which of the following shows that evidence is sufficient?(1 point)

Responses

The evidence is objective.
The evidence is objective.

The evidence is up to date.
The evidence is up to date.

The evidence is connected to the author's claim.
The evidence is connected to the author's claim.

There is enough evidence to prove the author's claim.
There is enough evidence to prove the author's claim.

Identify if the three sentences are reliable or unreliable.

A. The first pioneers to explore the opal fields found an unpleasant and unfriendly environment.

B. None of the pioneers liked summer because it was dreadfully hot.

C. To adapt to the challenging environment, pioneers built underground homes.

(1 point)
Responses

A is reliable, B is unreliable, C is reliable
A is reliable, B is unreliable, C is reliable

A is unreliable, B is unreliable, C is reliable
A is unreliable, B is unreliable, C is reliable

A is reliable, B is reliable, C is reliable
A is reliable, B is reliable, C is reliable

A is reliable, B is reliable, C is unreliable

Which of the following describes a representative sample?(1 point)

Responses

evidence that is logically connected to a central idea
evidence that is logically connected to a central idea

a small quantity that accurately represents a large group
a small quantity that accurately represents a large group

the amount of evidence needed to prove a claim
the amount of evidence needed to prove a claim

information presented to prove or disprove a point

a small quantity that accurately represents a large group